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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.76, 676.32 and 245.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.76, 676.32 and 245.08 is: 367.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.76 : 676.32 = 245.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.76/676.32 = 245.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.76x = 676.32 × 245.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.76x = 165,752.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,752.51/450.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.72

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